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Brimstone
Great Reader

USA
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Posted - 20 May 2016 :  03:24:47  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I keep getting a 2E vibe with 5E, with a smattering of 3E & 4E.

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire

USA
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Posted - 20 May 2016 :  15:40:49  Show Profile Send Markustay a Private Message  Reply with Quote
The Realms (and most recently and specifically The Sword Coast) provided me many hours... YEARS... of entertainment. So in honor of that 'debt', I would still recommend it to any who want to run a P&P fantasy RPG.

quote:
Originally posted by dazzlerdal

Well thats a shame, although i get the feeling if you had completely abandoned your former hobby you would not still be coming here.
I still have a couple of friends left 'in the industry', and I am trying to support their efforts.

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Originally posted by dazzlerdal

Ive never had one of those deep and meqningful crisis moments but for me time enjoyed is never wasted (within reason of course)

Its a little deeper then that, but the extenuating circumstances have left a very bad taste in my mouth for... certain things.

The worst part is, I don't even want to read anymore. Thats a first for me. I can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't in the middle of one book or another.

I came out of retirement, and once again, carpentry is my only creative outlet. Its very 'real', and I need that right now. At first it was just a distraction from what was bothering me, but I had forgotten how much I enjoyed building things that mattered. Hammering and sweating, and then stepping back and saying, "I DID that. I made something out of nothing." Its a great feeling.

"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone

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Brimstone
Great Reader

USA
3285 Posts

Posted - 26 May 2016 :  20:21:15  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I picked up the DMG. Man alive that book reminds me of The 2E DMG.

I also picked up a brand new with the map still inside 3E FRCS for $20 at the half priced books in Irving the other day.

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep

Edited by - Brimstone on 26 May 2016 20:22:10
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froglegg
Learned Scribe

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Posted - 28 May 2016 :  16:14:53  Show Profile Send froglegg a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone

I picked up the DMG. Man alive that book reminds me of The 2E DMG.

I also picked up a brand new with the map still inside 3E FRCS for $20 at the half priced books in Irving the other day.


I know what you mean Brimstone, the more I learn about 5th Edition the more I like it.
Cool beans on the FRCS, that's a great book as well.




John

Long live Alias and Dragonbait! Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb the Realms need you more then ever!

On my word as a sage nothing within these pages is false, but not all of it may prove to be true. - Elminster of Shadowdale

The Old Grey Box gets better with age!

Edited by - froglegg on 02 Jul 2016 15:10:08
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Brimstone
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3285 Posts

Posted - 03 Jun 2016 :  22:38:55  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
So I found Murder in Baldur's Gate today. Is it any good? Was it the first 5E Realms product?

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep

Edited by - Brimstone on 03 Jun 2016 22:41:46
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sfdragon
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Posted - 04 Jun 2016 :  04:25:11  Show Profile Send sfdragon a Private Message  Reply with Quote
it has some lore in it, not a whole lot though, just a map and the who is who power players.

I bought it just for its map.

why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power


My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
http://steelfiredragon.deviantart.com/gallery/33539234
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BrianDavion
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Posted - 05 Jun 2016 :  07:36:03  Show Profile Send BrianDavion a Private Message  Reply with Quote
the b ig thing about Murder in Baulder's gate is it's really sort of a super delayed epilogue to Baulder's Gate. it's worth taking a look at if only to know whatever, OFFICALLY, became of the protagionist from those games.
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore

USA
1268 Posts

Posted - 05 Jun 2016 :  20:51:16  Show Profile  Visit Delwa's Homepage Send Delwa a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone

So I found Murder in Baldur's Gate today. Is it any good? Was it the first 5E Realms product?


It was the first 5e Playtest (Next) product. The monster stats and DCs are a little squishy compared to the stuff that realesed after the Starter Set & PHB. But the content is fun. I've run it, and I like the way the end can change every time.

- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!

"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus
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Brimstone
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USA
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Posted - 28 Jun 2016 :  23:04:19  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
LOL. I still haven't unwrapped Murder In Baldur's Gate...

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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froglegg
Learned Scribe

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Posted - 02 Jul 2016 :  15:12:26  Show Profile Send froglegg a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone

LOL. I still haven't unwrapped Murder In Baldur's Gate...


Man what are you waiting on!




John

Long live Alias and Dragonbait! Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb the Realms need you more then ever!

On my word as a sage nothing within these pages is false, but not all of it may prove to be true. - Elminster of Shadowdale

The Old Grey Box gets better with age!
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Brimstone
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Posted - 02 Jul 2016 :  18:25:42  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I kind of want to keep it brand new...

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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Brimstone
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USA
3285 Posts

Posted - 02 Jul 2016 :  18:27:51  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Another question. Has anybody made up 5E rules for Spellfire & Silverfire users? What about the Chosen Template, Shade Template or Fey'ri/Demonfey for 5E?

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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Adhriva
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Posted - 02 Jul 2016 :  18:29:11  Show Profile  Visit Adhriva's Homepage Send Adhriva a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Fey'ri/Daemonfey can use the variant Tiefling rules in the SCAG to great effect.

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Brimstone
Great Reader

USA
3285 Posts

Posted - 03 Jul 2016 :  04:35:28  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Adhriva

Fey'ri/Daemonfey can use the variant Tiefling rules in the SCAG to great effect.


I will have to check that out. Thanks!

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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Brimstone
Great Reader

USA
3285 Posts

Posted - 05 Jul 2016 :  22:24:54  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Found this with Google

Too powerful or just right?

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep

Edited by - Brimstone on 05 Jul 2016 22:26:12
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Brimstone
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Posted - 05 Jul 2016 :  22:34:23  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I also found this in the DM's Guild

"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep
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